Robotics Weekly: US • China • Europe (Oct 11 – 17, 2025)
The robotics world has been buzzing again this week — from new humanoid announcements to major funding rounds and expansion moves across the US, China, and Europe.
🇺🇸 United States
Starship Technologies raises $50 M
The autonomous-delivery pioneer secured a $50 million Series C to grow its robot fleet and expand operations in US cities and college campuses.
Why it matters: sidewalk delivery is quickly becoming a scalable logistics model.
Diligent Robotics expands into senior living
Austin-based Diligent Robotics, maker of hospital robot Moxi, began pilots in senior-care facilities to assist staff shortages.
Why it matters: healthcare robotics is finding new real-world workflows beyond hospitals.
Figure AI keeps the humanoid spotlight
Following its mega-round, Figure AI previewed its next-generation Figure 03 humanoid with improved hardware and controls.
Why it matters: US humanoid startups continue to attract talent, capital, and big-tech interest.
🇨🇳 China
DEEP Robotics launches all-weather humanoid DR02
Hangzhou-based DEEP Robotics introduced DR02, claimed to be the world’s first IP66-rated humanoid able to perform in rain, dust, and heat.
Why it matters: ruggedization moves humanoids from showrooms to outdoor and industrial work.
UBTECH Robotics secures RMB 1.25 B credit line
UBTECH announced plans to access about $171 million in new credit for production expansion.
Why it matters: manufacturing scale is becoming as critical as R&D for China’s humanoid leaders.
AgiBot plans Hong Kong IPO in 2026
Reports say AgiBot targets a HK $40–50 billion valuation for its upcoming listing.
Why it matters: Chinese humanoid firms are heading toward public markets, signaling maturity.
🇪🇺 Europe
Dexory raises $165 M to scale warehouse robots
UK-based Dexory closed a Series C to expand its autonomous inventory-scanning systems and data platform across Europe and North America.
Why it matters: warehouse visibility tech is now central infrastructure for logistics.
Starship and REWE launch delivery in Hamburg
Starship expanded into Germany with grocery giant REWE, deploying sidewalk bots in dense urban areas.
Why it matters: Europe’s retail sector is embracing last-mile automation.
Quantum Systems nears €150 M funding
German drone maker Quantum Systems is reportedly finalizing a €150 million round to meet defense and surveillance demand.
Why it matters: dual-use autonomy remains a core European growth theme.
🔍 Quick Takeaways
Delivery & logistics lead commercial traction worldwide.
Humanoids shift from concept to production with improved durability and financing.
Robots + data integration defines next-gen warehouse and supply-chain systems.